IPL 2020 Highlights, KXIP vs RCB: Kings XI Punjab Register Commanding 97-Run Victory Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
IPL 2020, Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Highlights: KL Rahul led KXIP to their first win of the season against RCB, at the Dubai International Stadium.
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 97-runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match, at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). KXIP set a 207-run target. RCB captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to field. KXIP reached 206/3 after 20 overs, with KL Rahul reaching a smashing 132 runs off 69 balls (not out). RCB fell to pressure from KXIP bowlers, with Virat Kohli, Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers not being able to have an impact. Ravi Bishnoi was the star bowler for KXIP with three wickets. Rahul also became the fastest Indian to reach 2000 IPL runs, breaking a Sachin Tendulkar record. In their next match, KXIP face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on September 27. Meanwhile, RCB face Mumbai Indians (MI) on September 28. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Highlights Between Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Straight From Dubai International Stadium, UAE
Bishnoi sends a good length delivery. Its spinning in off the pitch. Yadav tries to swing his bat, but mistimes it completely. In comes, Navdeep Saini.
Maxwell adds some pace to this and sends it straight. Dube swings it wildly, but misses it. It hits his back leg, and goes to the stumps! In comes, Umesh Yadav.
Shami sends a short delivery. Sundar sends it to third man. Ashwin dives and stops it. But then its going to the ropes. Ashwin runs again and tries to slap it away, but fails to do so. FOUR RUNS!
Ashwin sends a full delivery, on off stump. Dube sends it along the ground to long-off's right. Two runs and good running by Dube and Sundar. RCB need 147 from 66 balls and are currently 60/5.
Two runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore need 159 from 78 balls
Ashwin sends it short, at the hips of Finch. The Aussie cricketer sends it through square leg. Two runs. After seven overs, RCB need 159 from 78 balls.
Bishnoi sends another full delivery. This time its on the pads. De Villiers uses the pace and flicks it behind for a four! Cottrell gave the chase but failed.
Two runs, Royal Challengers Bangalore are 25/3 after five overs!
Cottrell sends a full delivery, and its slow, outside off. De Villiers whacks it wide of mid-off. It comes off the toe-end of his bat. Two runs. After five overs, RCB are 25/3.
Shami sends a shorter ball. It pins Finch, as it goes through to the keeper off the back leg. KXIP reviewed it but UltraEdge confirms its not out, and the decision goes in RCB's favour.
Cottrell sends a short delivery, pushed through outside off. Kohli tries to pull it. But he lofts it for Bishnoi, who catches it at mid-on. In comes, AB de Villiers.
Shami sends a straight delivery, which was of good length. Philippe is trapped and misses it. It hits right at his pads for an lbw. In comes, Virat Kohli.
OUT!!!! Devdutt Padikkal c Bishnoi b Cottrell 1(2)
Cottrell sends a short delivery, cramping Padikkal at the chest. He tries to pull, but its just too much. He slices it to Bishnoi at mid-on. In comes, Josh Philippe.
After this majestic ton, KL Rahul has become the fastest Indian to reach 2000 IPL runs, breaking a record which was held by Sachin Tendulkar for eight years.
The KXIP captain slammed 132-runs off 69 balls, packed with 14 fours and seven sixes.
SIXXX! KL RAHUL FINISHES IN STYLE!! KINGS XI PUNJAB SET 207-RUN TARGET!
Dube sends a good delivery, across on off stump. Rahul swings his bat, and it goes straight over Dube for a six!! A short offbreaker, but an amazing six! KXIP finish at 206/3.
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